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Goa’s Residential Complexes with 24+ Units Must Have STPs

Representative Image PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has mandated that any residential complex with 24 or more flats must be equipped with a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). According to the Goa Land Development and Buildings Regulations, 2010, complexes with 50 or more flats are required to have an STP only if they’re not connected to existing sewerage lines. The GSPCB’s decision comes after a comprehensive study on the volume of waste generated by housing complexes. Builders are now required to maintain the STP for three years or until the complex is formally transferred to the housing society.…

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Punjab Prepares to Redraw Mohali Civic Body Boundaries

MOHALI: As civic body elections approach next year, momentum is building for the long-awaited expansion of Mohali’s municipal boundaries. The Punjab local government department is set to issue a formal notification on this by the first week of November. The decision, which is currently pending in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, will extend the civic body’s jurisdiction to several rapidly developing areas. The next court hearing on this matter is scheduled for November 2. The plan aims to include key residential and commercial areas such as Aerocity, IT City, and sectors 81, 82, and 86 to 94. Private developments…

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Bengaluru: BDA’s Empty Promises Frustrate KG Layout Residents

Representative Image BENGALURU: Despite repeated appeals and reassurances from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Commissioner and Chairman, as well as visits from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and the Legislative Assembly’s Petition Committee, site owners at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) are still facing unresolved issues. The persistent problems with infrastructure became evident once more when heavy rains transformed several areas into muddy, impassable zones. A poignant image of an autorickshaw driver struggling to free his vehicle from the mud has come to symbolize residents’ frustrations. Locals reported that the driver was transporting a family member to a nearby hospital when…

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Maharashtra Approves Pune Civic Body’s Draft Plan for Merged Areas

PUNE: Nearly eight years after its declaration, the draft development plan for the merged areas under Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has been approved by the state government. The notification, published on Friday, invites public suggestions and objections for the next 60 days. Civic officials stated that under Section 23(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, PMC expressed its intention to prepare a draft development plan on June 28, 2018. The proposal to merge 34 villages was ratified by PMC in 2013-14, with eleven areas incorporated into its jurisdiction in 2017. Among these, nine were partially merged, while…

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West Bengal CM urges councillors to provide drainage for high-rises

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors to learn from the heavy rainfall on September 23, emphasizing the need for adequate drainage in high-rise buildings. The CM cautioned the councillors to heed recent experiences in both Kolkata and North Bengal. “The water accumulation in high-rises stems from improper dredging by builders. Many do not even provide the necessary documentation. High-rise complexes should have designated parking, but if there’s no drainage system, how can we manage the water? This calls for thorough inspections post-construction to ensure all facilities are in place,” the CM stated. Additionally, CM Banerjee…

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Illegal Structures Demolished in Panchkula Urban Areas

Sure! Here’s a revised version of the provided content: Representative image PANCHKULA: Authorities are actively enforcing regulations against illegal constructions in Panchkula, with District Town Planner Sanjay Narang spearheading a demolition operation on Thursday. The operation successfully demolished six damp proof courses (DPCs) in an unauthorized colony in Khokhra village, as well as four DPCs and a road network in two illegal colonies in Shahpur village. The drive was carried out under the supervision of Duty Magistrate Ajay Gautam, MC Assistant Engineer Ashok Kumar, and the Assistant Town Planner of Panchkula, all supported by a significant police presence to maintain…

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Rajasthan to Consider Land Conversion Near Jawai Leopard Reserve

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government is considering the option of allowing land conversion within the one-kilometre Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) surrounding the Jawai Bandh leopard conservation area, which is unique in India for its population of cave-dwelling leopards. The Chief Minister’s Office has requested details from the Pali district collector about land ownership within the ESZ. According to a letter obtained by TOI, the request states: “Please provide urgent information on the Jawai National Park, specifically regarding how much land within 300-500 metres and 500 metres to 1 km of Jawai is government/forest land versus private land.” A senior official, speaking on…

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Noida Residents Rely on Private Tankers for Water Supply

NOIDA: Residents of Antriksh Golf View 2 in Noida’s Sector 78 have been facing severe water shortages for the past three months, heavily relying on private tankers to satisfy their daily requirements. The issue arose from the developer’s inability to secure sufficient water connections from the Noida Authority, causing a supply deficit across the 1,055 flats in the 12 residential towers. Residents report that while the developer has been sourcing private tankers to fill the supply gap, they have been passing the costs onto homeowners via inflated maintenance bills. Recently, around 400 flat owners received texts from the developer demanding…

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Nagpur Residents Lose Sleep to Construction Noises

Representative AI Image NAGPUR: While Nagpur’s skyline is rapidly evolving, so too are the levels of noise pollution. Citizens face challenges as construction noise permeates from residential areas to bustling commercial districts, disrupting their ability to live, study, or rest. The incessant sounds of drilling, hammering, and scraping have turned unbearable for residents, students, seniors, and even young adults. From dawn until dusk, residents are plagued by the clamor of metal striking metal, cement mixers roaring, and heavy machinery rumbling. Work often starts at 6 am and can extend until 10 or even 11 pm, leaving almost no respite from…

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YEIDA Reclaims 300 Acres of Land in Aligarh

NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) successfully reclaimed nearly 300 acres of land, valued at Rs 1,200 crore, from illegal occupation during a significant demolition and anti-encroachment operation in Aligarh district on Tuesday. The operation involved the dismantling of several unauthorized colonies, such as The Grand Coloniser and Vrindavan Colony, where demolition crews used excavators to destroy boundary walls, internal roads, and makeshift structures across multiple sites. Conducted in collaboration with the Aligarh district administration and police, the operation spanned Tappal, Hamidpur, and Syarol villages, all part of YEIDA’s designated area. Officials indicated that these settlements were established…